A self-petitioning sports management professional sought extraordinary ability classification after an earlier multinational manager petition was denied. The director found no major award and fewer than three criteria met. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal because the petitioner submitted no brief or evidence and identified no error of law or fact.

Cycling coach sought extraordinary ability classification. AAO summarily dismissed appeal after counsel failed to identify specific errors in director's findings or submit substantive arguments, only repeating general claims of qualification.

Photographer claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal because petitioner failed to specifically address the director's reasons for denial or identify erroneous legal conclusions, instead merely asserting national and international press coverage without contesting substantive findings.

A physician and researcher sought extraordinary ability classification. The director denied the petition after reviewing nine criteria. On appeal, counsel offered only vague assertions of substantial evidence without identifying any specific error. The AAO summarily dismissed the appeal because no erroneous conclusion of law or fact was specifically identified.